CCJ StaffBusinessTrucking in 2022: Driver hours, new entrants 'surge'Bill Driegert, co-founder and Head of Operations at Uber Freight, joins the 10-44 this week and talks with Jason and Matt about consumer savings, spending, truck driver hours and more.March 10, 2022ProductsDonaldson Filter Minder Connect wins truck writers awardThe annual award spotlights products or services that embody innovation, vision, technical achievement, and general applicability and benefits for commercial truck operators.March 10, 2022BusinessCoyote Logistics recognizes 20 fleets for outstanding serviceThe brokerage firm named 20 fleets its 2021 Carriers of the Year for the service they provided throughout the year. Also: Third-party logistics company Smith Eagle Logistics is rebranding.March 10, 2022RegulationsFMCSA removes convicted violations reporting requirement for driversFMCSA said the requirement is repetitive with carriers' requirement to pull drivers' MVRs. Also: Hino launches new end-to-end EV assistance program; FMCSA withdraws two CDL testing rulemakings; Walmart opening new fulfillment center in Pennsylvania.March 9, 2022RegulationsTexas-based carrier shut down following fatal crash, safety violationsAn FMCSA review of one-truck Koboat Trucking found the carrier to be “egregiously noncompliant” with multiple safety regulations, FMCSA said. Also: Volvo trucks recalled for cabinet mounting issue; small number of Cascadias recalled for brakes issue.March 8, 2022TechnologyNavistar introduces education trailer | Canada approves another U.S. ELDNavistar's electric-focused business unit has created a trailer that offers dealers and fleet customers immersive training opportunities on zero-emission commercial vehicles.March 7, 2022ProductsDAVCO's new all-in-one fuel filter, preheater and water separatorDAVCO, Sunday at the Technology and Maintenance Council's 2022 Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition in Orlando, unveiled the Fuel Pro 385/387/388 models – its latest all-in-one fuel filter, water separator and fuel preheaters.March 7, 2022ProductsNew X One Line Energy tire from MichelinAvailable May 1, the X One Line Energy D2 tire is designed for line haul, dry van truck load and refrigerated truck load applications and comes in a 445/50R22.5 L tire size, has a 20/32 tread depth.March 7, 2022RegulationsFMCSA expanding allowable windshield area for mounting safety techThe agency is amending the FMCSRs to expand the area on windshields in which safety technologies can be mounted. Also: Teamsters meet with DOL to discuss drivers' working conditions; fleet intros veterans-support truck.March 7, 2022TrucksNew Mack LR Electric available for orderMack's next-generation Mack LR Electric battery-electric refuse truck is now available for order. Also: Alabama-based carrier raises driver pay again; nation's best truck stops, according to drivers.March 4, 2022Previous PagePage 164 of 215Next PageTop StoriesBusinessWerner acquiring FirstFleet for $245MThe acquisition reshapes Werner’s portfolio, shifting the weight of its Truckload Transportation Services (TTS) toward long-term, stable contractual business.Alternative powerPilot Travel Centers set to deploy Tesla Semi chargers spanning 5 statesBusinessPeninsula Truck Lines adding PNW compliance surchargeTechnologyCourt halts NYSTA surcharge on commercial trucking toll management service providersBusinessAbilene Motor Express folding into Swift Transportation
